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Galway

New York · 206 residents (2025 est.) · 0.256 sq mi
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Galway has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,500. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $246,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
−20%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
672 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+5%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:206 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1091662242823391990201020202024Galway
2024172
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,931
+80%since 2000
from $18,299 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+38.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−9%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food14.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,400
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,438
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+9%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
RELATED:See current rent listings in Galway on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(4)
Diversity Score5.7%(10)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.8%
+32.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 77.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.2%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 77.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galway, New York?

Galway, New York has about 172 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Galway, New York?

The typical household in Galway, New York earns about $82,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galway, New York expensive?

In Galway, New York, the median home is worth about $246,400, and the typical rent is about $1,438 a month.

How educated are people in Galway, New York?

About 59.8% of adults age 25 and over in Galway, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galway, New York?

About 5.2% of people in Galway, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Galway, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Galway, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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